Heartbeat Opera Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 10, 2021 HEARTBEAT OPERA will return to the in-person stage for its eighth season this year. Heartbeat's 2021-22 season kicks off in September with a free outdoor screening of BREATHING FREE, their visual album that connects Beethoven's Fidelio with the work of Black composers and lyricists such as Harry T....
Stage and Screen Actor John Challis, Best Known For 'Only Fools and Horses' Dies at 79
by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2021 Challis is best known for portraying Terrance Aubrey 'Boycie' Boyce in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses and its sequel/spin-off The Green Green Grass, as well as Monty Staines in the ITV sitcom Benidorm....
The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Host Heartbeat Opera's FIDELIO
by Marissa Tomeo - February 05, 2022 Performances of the Heartbeat Opera's adaptation of Beethoven's Fidelio are to be held at the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium on Thursday, February 10, 7 pm, Saturday, February 12, 7 pm, and Sunday, February 13, 2 pm. ...
Scotty Productions Presents HERMAN'S HERMITS Starring Peter Noone
by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2021 Scotty Productions, in association with Pop Rock Doo Wopp Live, presents Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone on October 23 at 7:30 p.m....
Alias Smith & Jones And Melanie Scholtz Bring Live Blues And Jazz To The Shrine In Harlem
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2022 New York based blues favorites Alias Smith & Jones (Sal Carolei and Renee´ Flemings) will bring some classic blues tunes and soulful originals from their latest CD 'Hit and Run' back to Harlem-based multimedia arts and culture venue The Shrine (2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, ) in Manhattan at 8:0...
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announces 16th Annual DanceAfrica
by Stephi Wild - September 21, 2021 Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) celebrates the rich heritage and ancestry of Africa with the 16th Annual DanceAfrica performances and a free festival. The performances feature guest artists Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance Ensemble and the DeSoto High School A Cappella Choir....
Win Tickets to John Williams and David Newman with the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl!
by Team BWW - August 24, 2021 Two lucky readers will win two tickets to Maestro of the Movies with the LA Philharmonic, under the direction of John Williams and David Newman at the Hollywood Bowl on September 3. The contest closes on Sunday, August 29 at 11:59pm ET. Winners will be notified the following day....
BWW Review: BREATHING FREE at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - February 11, 2021 On the evening of February 10, 2021, The Broad Stage presented Breathing Free, an auditory and visual online love letter to freedom produced by Heartbeat opera to tell the stories of those who who have experienced various versions of its absence. Through an inquisitive collaborative process with a d...
VIDEO: Jennifer Sanchez Debuts New Song 'Heartbeat' During New Year's Eve Webcast
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2021 As part of the Times Square Alliance’s Times Square New Year’s Eve webcast, Broadway actress and singer Jennifer Sánchez debuted the new music video for her song “Heartbeat” live in Times Square. The song was selected as a finalist and the Audience Choice Award winner in the TSA’s livestreamed Songs...
VIDEO: See the Trailer for Heartbeat Opera's BREATHING FREE
by A.A. Cristi - November 24, 2020 HEARTBEAT OPERA—the radical indie opera company 'leading the charge in online opera' (Parterre) with 'groundbreaking' virtual content (Operawire) that is 'hacking the corporate contours of Zoom into a postmodern proscenium” (Washington Post)—announces BREATHING FREE, an ambitious six-part virtual se...
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announces 16th Annual DanceAfrica
by Stephi Wild - September 21, 2021 Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) celebrates the rich heritage and ancestry of Africa with the 16th Annual DanceAfrica performances and a free festival. The performances feature guest artists Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance Ensemble and the DeSoto High School A Cappella Choir....
VIDEO: Watch Willemijn Verkaik & More in Rehearsals for Dutch COME FROM AWAY
by Nicole Rosky - October 30, 2021 In just days, Come from Away continues to share its message across the world as it begins performances in the Netherlands. Below, watch as the company, led by Willemijn Verkaik as Beverly Bass, comes together to rehearse!...
The 92nd Street Y to Present Takacs Quartet And Julien Labro
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2021 The 92nd Street Y will present Takacs Quartet and Julien Labro, bandoneon, play Bryce Dessner, Clarice Assad, Labro, and more as part of its Spring Classical Concert Season on April 20, 2022 at 7:30pm. Concerts are for fully vaccinated audiences, all concerts are also available for streaming. ...
Flute Theatre Will Present Shakespeare Festival For Autistic Individuals and Their Families
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2021 Flute Theatre, who since March 2020 and the onset of the pandemic have made over 700 online performances for autistic individuals and their families, will present three productions from Monday 7th June for 6 weeks. ...
Det KGL. Teater Presents ROMEO AND JULIET
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2021 Det KGL. Teater presents Romeo and Juliet, the ultimate story of star-crossed lovers. A captivating ballet about a couple in love who can only be united in death....
VIDEO: Watch Willemijn Verkaik Sings 'Me And The Sky' From COME FROM AWAY in Amsterdam
by Alan Henry - March 24, 2022 Following a hit season in Hroon, Netherlands, Come from Away continues to spread its message across the world as it begins performances in Amsterdam now through April 10th. In all new footage, watch Willemijn Verkaik as Beverley Bass (and others) perform 'Me And The Sky.'...
BWW Interview: Heartbeat Opera's Ethan Heard Brings FIDELIO To Current Times
by Gil Kaan - February 22, 2022 Heartbeat Opera’s tour of FIDELIO lands at The Broad Stage February 26th and 27th. Heartbeat’s artistic director Ethan Heard directs Beethoven’s 1814 masterpiece re-imagined and re-orchestrated for the era of Black Lives Matter. I had the chance to throw a few queries out to Ethan on his timely and ...
AN IRISH HEARTBEAT Pays Tribute To Van Morrison At Raue Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - December 14, 2021 Raue Center For The Arts is excited to welcome “An Irish Heartbeat: A Musical Tribute to Van Morrison” to the stage. Don't miss this incredible show that pays homage to one of the most original artists at 8 p.m. on March 12, 2022! ...
VIDEO: Watch Willemijn Verkaik Sings 'Me And The Sky' From COME FROM AWAY in Amsterdam
by Alan Henry - March 24, 2022 Following a hit season in Hroon, Netherlands, Come from Away continues to spread its message across the world as it begins performances in Amsterdam now through April 10th. In all new footage, watch Willemijn Verkaik as Beverley Bass (and others) perform 'Me And The Sky.'...
Heartbeat Opera Announces Four-City Tour of FIDELIO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 07, 2021 Heartbeat Opera will mount a four-city tour of its powerful 2018 adaptation of Beethoven's masterpiece, FIDELIO, which Heartbeat artistic director Ethan Heard conceived for the era of Black Lives Matter. The tour begins at home in NY's Metropolitan Museum on February 10, 12, and 13, 2022. ...
VIDEO: Watch Willemijn Verkaik & More in Dutch COME FROM AWAY
by Alan Henry - November 16, 2021 In just days, Come from Away continues to spread its message across the world as it begins performances in the Netherlands. Get a first look at the company, led by Willemijn Verkaik as Beverly Bass....
Derek Klena, DeAnne Stewart, and Eva Price Join NEW YORK GRITTY Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 01, 2021 Steve Kastenbaum has released new episodes of New York Gritty. The episodes feature interviews with Jagged Little Pill producer Eva Price, cast members Derek Klena and DeAnne Stewart, production stage manager Ira Mont and Broadhurst Theater stage doorman Ernie Paylor....
Heartbeat Opera's 2021 Drag Extravaganza MESSY MESSIAH Arrives For The Holidays
by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2021 Heartbeat Opera will bring back its beloved drag opera extravaganza. Heartbeat's annual tradition of mixing opera, drag, and the art of pastiche returns to Brooklyn's Roulette for the first time since 2019....
AN IRISH HEARTBEAT Pays Tribute To Van Morrison At Raue Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2022 Raue Center For The Arts will welcome “An Irish Heartbeat: A Musical Tribute to Van Morrison” to the stage....
Heartbeat Opera Announces Four-City Tour of FIDELIO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 07, 2021 Heartbeat Opera will mount a four-city tour of its powerful 2018 adaptation of Beethoven's masterpiece, FIDELIO, which Heartbeat artistic director Ethan Heard conceived for the era of Black Lives Matter. The tour begins at home in NY's Metropolitan Museum on February 10, 12, and 13, 2022. ... |